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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:40:16 GMT
Update:
In a statement, Vilsack praised his departing aide:
"Matt Paul has been a close friend and advisor to me for nearly 20 years. Since he joined my team as Governor of Iowa in 1998 and throughout our work together at USDA, Matt has demonstrated a fierce commitment to public service, especially to serving those living in rural America. Matt believes in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government through clear and compelling communications, and he has proven that here at USDA by integrating and modernizing our outreach and branding, helping to build a stronger digital platform, prioritizing stakeholder engagement, and elevating the voices of American citizens and businesses in all that we do. I deeply appreciate his service and friendship, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:42:52 GMT
Cost of living is often the top priority when deciding where to move. Most future homeowners hunt for cities with daily living expenses that are both reasonable and affordable. In that case, these places should not be on their list.
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:43:11 GMT
The most expensive cities in the world are mostly in Asia and Western Europe, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living survey. The biannual report ranks 140 global cities on the average costs of food, rent, school tuition and more, to find out where everyday life comes with the highest price tag.
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:43:28 GMT
Singapore tops the list, partly due to extremely high prices in both clothing and transportation. For context, the report says Singapore's transportation costs are almost three times higher than in New York City. The rest of the slots are filled with Asian cities like Seoul -- where groceries are nearly 50 percent more expensive than in NYC. European cities like Zurich also top the list, where recreation and entertainment costs are comparatively high. Melbourne and Sydney make an appearance as well, thanks to the strong Australian dollar.
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:43:44 GMT
The Economist Intelligence Unit is quick to note that there are pockets of value in each city, if you know where to look. In Paris, for example, alcohol is relatively well-priced.
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:44:36 GMT
Unsurprisingly, the most expensive cities to live in are some of the most beautiful hometowns we could imagine. But be warned: with the dazzling looks come dizzying price tags. The most expensive cities in the world are...
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:44:59 GMT
10. Seoul, South Korea
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:45:13 GMT
9. Hong Kong
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:45:30 GMT
8. Copenhagen, Denmark
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:45:52 GMT
7. Geneva, Switzerland
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:46:13 GMT
6. Melbourne, Australia
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:46:31 GMT
5. Sydney, Australia
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:46:44 GMT
4. Zurich, Switzerland
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:46:56 GMT
3. Oslo, Norway
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Post by Josh Canfield on Mar 6, 2015 0:47:23 GMT
2. Paris, France
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